Interior metal balcony tops the ground floor cells in the State Penitentiary in Canon City, Colorado. Blood covers the floor and wadded bedding on the floor. This cell is where Danny Daniels killed his three co- conspirators and then himself, ending the 1929 uprising. A food can and boxes are scattered about. A blanket and writing slate hang in the cell. A lever for locking the entire line of doors is on the wall.

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Lower edge emulsion gone. Formerly X17904 and Engle #40347.; Hand-written on back of photoprint: 1929 riot at Canon City State Pen., and "Engle #40347."; Title supplied by cataloger.; R7001852890

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